LaChelle Johnson is the author of “Rise Rich” and she joins us on The Good Word! She shares how she stepped out on faith and now lives a debt free life! Johnson says she went from no money to ‘mo money and debt free in one year. She shares how she and her family became debt free and more strategies on how she leaned into her faith to transform her finances.

Johnson says, “Instead of living check to check, we should live choice to choice,” and shares how to make financial decisions that align with your goals.

Johnson is married with three children and lives in Maryland.
Watch on demand on Fox Local at 10am on Sundays and on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm.

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Kellie Williams joins us on The Good Word! Actress, author and producer Kellie Williams shares the moments behind the scenes on hit sit-com Family Matters that prompted her to lean into her faith.

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JJ Hairston joins us on The Good Word! He is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and Pastor of The Gathering Place in Washington, DC. For the first time, Hairston shares his reaction to comedian Druski's skit mocking mega church pastors. Hairston tells The Good Word's Tisha Lewis he thought it was funny!

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The new Youth Pastor at Grace Church VA David Grier joins us on The Good Word! He was officially installed as a Youth Pastor on December 31st 2025 at the church's Watch Night Service on New Year's Eve. Pastor David is also a husband and a soon to be father!

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Mimi Frazier posed topless after getting a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, all to raise awareness about healthcare disparities and that’s not all!
She says she was misdiagnosed.
She has an incredible story on how she turned tragedy to triumph and in turn is helping complete strangers recover, heal and dig deep to fuel their faith and journey.
Through it all she created Linkage Wellness Institute to help women and men navigating health challenges.
She says “connection is everything.” Stay connected.
On demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am Eastern!
And coming soon on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm & 4:30pm Eastern!

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Emmy-nominated actress, comedian and author Kym Whitley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Kym shares how she found her faith in college as a student at Fisk University. In a sit-down interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she says “fear will hold you back from who you are supposed to be,” no matter your faith. Kym is in the Washington, DC area hosting the 3rd annual HBCU Honors, presented by BET and BET Her.  This year’s honorees include Pastor Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and cultural icon David Banner and artist, activist and community leader Janice Bryant Howroyd. Kym talks comedy, gospel comedy, faith and entertainment and the important of family and friendship including her friendship with talk show host Sherri Shepherd.

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“It was a calling,” says Reverend Dr. Sandra K. James, the newly appointed and first female Pastor of First Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Pastor James joins us this week on The Good Word series and shares her vision, calling and message moving forward while making history as the first female Pastor of the 158 year old church. Pastor James is also a veteran and tells FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she received her “calling” to preach while serving in the military in the deserts of Arizona.

Pastor James official installation ceremony takes place Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00pm at First Mount Zion Baptist Church on Dumfries Road in Dumfries, Virginia. 

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“I apologized to them.”

Former stripper turned pastor turned politician Monica Gary returns to The Good Word series this week for an exclusive interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis, discussing a domestic violence charge against her, stemming from an argument she had with her husband two weeks ago.

Gary says one of her children called police. She says she apologized to her children and says there was no physical violence.

Gary says she is now in therapy and raising awareness about mental health, unresolved trauma and transparency and vulnerability in politics. Gary is planning to run for Senate in 2027. She currently sits on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.

She is married with 7 children. Her husband was present off camera during our interview.

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Actress and Author Edwina Findley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Edwina is a Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts graduate and got her start on BET's Teen Summit and The Wire before going on to act in hit shows including The Residence based in Washington, DC, Fear of The Walking Dead and movies. She most recently wrote her newest book THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU! She discussed the book with Oprah and shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis how her faith fueled and manifested her dreams.

Edwina will receive the President’s Award at the 24th Annual Power of A Dream Gala at the Duke Ellington School of The Performing Arts. She will receive the award for her creative excellence and faith-driven mission to inspire purpose and personal growth worldwide.

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Cynthia and James Greene discuss love, marriage, dating, relationships, social media and more!

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